Yankees welcome children to stadium for HOPE Week

The deserving students earned their trip to Yankee Stadium when they collected food for low-income families in November. The Yankees noticed, and recognized the students

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The deserving students earned their trip to Yankee Stadium when they collected food for low-income families in November. The Yankees noticed, and recognized the students for HOPE Week and invited them to help collect school supplies for children. (8/20/15)

THE BRONX - Students from a New Jersey elementary school visited Yankee Stadium to catch a game and to meet some of their favorite players.

The event was part of the team's annual HOPE Week. HOPE stands for Helping Others Persevere & Excel.

The deserving students earned their trip to Yankee Stadium when they collected food for low-income families in November. The Yankees noticed, and invited the students to the Bronx to help players collect school supplies for children.